It sounds ridiculous - because it is. A wig, made up of horse, yak, feathers, wool and human hair that can hide sensors, cameras and location technology. But according to Sony, its creator, you could be looking at a "technically intelligent item and fashion item at the same time".

Called the SmartWig and made by the Japanese technology company, according to the
BBC
the high-tech hairpiece could be a smart option for those who already have to rely on a dormant wig or toupee. Why have a senseless wig when you could have a computerised one? And if you aren't follically challenged, we won't be missing out, for Sony has said that the SmartWig can be worn "in addition to natural hair" too.

The SmartWig will position itself amongst the already competitive world of wearable technology, "one of the big areas of growth over the next two years," Andrew Milroy, an analyst with consulting firm Frost & Sullivan (there's already rumours of Apple's iWatch and Samsung's Galaxy Gear). The SmartWig could vibrate when you receive a call (subtle), monitor both your heart rate and blood pressure and provide navigation.

While no commercial production has started, testing is well under way at the Sony HQ. Employees have been hiding the techy bugs deep within their sideburns, whilst flicking through an entire presentation by tapping their faces.

"The usage of a wig has several advantages that, compared to known wearable computing devices, include a significantly increased user comfort and an improved handling of the wearable computing device," say Sony.

There is also the fact that the SmartWig could help blind people navigate roads, and assist the health sector by sending a wearer's temperature, pulse and blood pressure numbers direct to a server computer.